Multiple Myeloma and The Researcher’s Restless Research for Resources
The shooting pain left me frozen in place, when I stepped back on my left heel. It shot from my left hip, inward toward my spine. I knew that to…
How Uncertainty Has Hit Every Pocket of Living and Tips to Help You Through It
And just like that, we find ourselves in a lot of social, economic, and mental turmoil. For those who have been under stress with keeping up with healthcare costs and…
Financial Assistance for Family Care Partners
Resources to help you identify financial assistance for your care partner. Medicaid Cash and Counseling Programs: If the person who is being cared for has a disability or chronic condition…
Clinical Trials and Financials
Under the Affordable Care Act, all insurance companies must cover the routine patient costs from an in-network provider associated with an approved clinical trial, making clinical trials much more affordable….
Life Insurance Accessibility, Usage, and Types
Accessibility Employer-Provided Life Insurance Either term policy or group whole life insurance. You can enroll in these policies during your open enrollment through your employer. Employers often offer a small…
First Moves When Newly Diagnosed: Getting Ahead of the Financial Game
As you will find out, cancer is an expensive disease. And as a result, cancer patients are more likely to find themselves burdened with financial toxicity. We recommend you learn…
Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Team
It’s not always easy to know what questions to ask about your care or the care your loved one is receiving. On the following pages, you’ll find lists of questions…
Asking for Financial Assistance Opportunities
If you find you are uninsured or underinsured and cannot meet your financial obligation for paying medical bills or paying for prescription drugs, you may have options. Opportunities for Assistance…
Managing Financial Stress in an Uncertain Politically Charged Environment
I noticed in the last few weeks that I’ve been having a really difficult time sleeping. I experienced heart palpitations as well as short periods of minor panic attacks. This…
Understanding Clinical Trials and Associated Cost and Mitigating Financial Stress
Remember the law that passed 2 years ago that prevented medical debt of under $500 from hitting your credit report? That was good news for many people. That, however, doesn’t…
Estate Planning: Secure Your Future, Protect Your Legacy
Estate Planning is probably the least understood area of financial planning. It is also possibly one of the most important components of a solid financial plan. Many people think it…
FLT3 Inhibitors for AML Update
Introduction Mutations in the FLT3 (fms-like tyrosine kinase 3) gene are the most common mutations seen in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) patients. FLT3 mutations are seen in about 30% of…